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Designs

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.96

h-Index

2024-2025

 28

Rank

2024-2025

 11916

SJR

2024-2025

 0.483

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Designs
Abbreviation Designs
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2)
h-index 28
Overall Rank/Ranking 11916
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.483
Impact Score 2.96
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Country Switzerland
ISSN 24119660
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2017-2024




About Designs


Designs is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Designs is 11916. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.483. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 28. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Designs journal is 24119660. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Designs is cited by a total of 1082 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Designs Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Designs is 2.96, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Designs IF is increased by a factor of 0.12 and approximate percentage change is 4.23% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Designs Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Designs is 2.96. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Designs. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.96
2023 2.84
2022 2.74
2021 2.15
2020 1.93
2019 1.38
2018 0.82
2017 0.00

Designs h-index


  Table Setting

Designs has an h-index of 28. It means 28 articles of this journal have more than 28 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Designs ISSN


The ISSN of Designs is 24119660. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Designs Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Designs is 11916. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.483. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Designs by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.483
2023 0.433
2022 0.422
2021 0.372
2020
2019
2018
2017

Ranking of Designs by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 11916
2023 12204
2022 11975
2021 12752
2020 33126
2019 30722
2018 32170
2017 32922

Designs Publisher


Table Setting

Designs is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2017-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Designs is Designs. This abbreviation ('Designs') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Designs


If your research field is/are related to Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Designs?

Designs latest impact IF is 2.96. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.96 (2024) and 0.00 (2017), respectively, in the last 8 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.85 in the previous 8 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Designs?

The Designs has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.483, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 8 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.483 in 2024 and the lowest being in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Designs over the previous 8-year period stands at 1.85.


What's the latest h-index of the Designs?

The latest h-index of the Designs is 28.


Who's the publisher of the Designs?

The Designs is published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Designs?

The Designs is currently ranked 11916 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 8 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 11916 in 2024 and its lowest position of 33126 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Designs?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Designs is Designs.


Is the "Designs" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Designs is classified as a journal that the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Designs?

The Designs encompasses the following areas:

  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Designs?

The Designs is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 24119660.


What's the best quartile of the Designs?

The best quartile for the Designs is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Designs?

The Designs coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2017-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Designs

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.96
2023 2.84
2022 2.74
2021 2.15
2020 1.93
2019 1.38
2018 0.82
2017 0.00



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